Lake on the Farm Camping

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Lake on the Farm Camping (added by manager 21 Jul 2022)
Lake on the farm (added by manager 25 jul 2022)
Lake on the farm camping (added by manager 21 jul 2022)
Lake on the farm (added by manager 25 jul 2022)

  • A stay on a dog-friendly farm site next to a lake with rural surrounds
  • A 10-minute drive from Compton Beach and 20 minutes from The Needles
  • Pub 20 minutes’ walk away, with woodland and beach walks locally
Break up with the city or town centres and touch down next to a lake where specular sunsets are the main visitor. With countryside surrounds and woodland or beach walks a short drive or walk away, Lake on the Farm Camping is just the spot for an Isle of Wight getaway. It’s based on a working arable farm off the road from Newport to Freshwater and 10 minutes’ walk away from Brighstone Forest (none other than the largest forest on the Isle of Wight). Beach paddles? They’re not far off either, with the pretty Compton Beach 10 minutes’ drive away. Chalk cliffs? Get them at The Needles, 20 minutes’ drive away. Farm park visits, theme park rides and falconry displays? They’re all a short drive away too. This place may be small, but it’s mightily big on scenery, being based in the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The sunsets are splendid and the facilities are basic, with a toilet, a tap for drinking water, a fridge, a freezer, and a charging area. Feel free to park and pitch wherever takes your fancy. The site limits pitch numbers to be sure the setting’s quiet. A 20-minute walk away from Lake on the Farm Camping is Winkle Street, a row of cottages hailing from the 18th century in Calbourne. There’s a pub on the way (just 20 minutes’ walk if you want to get there sharp-ish for a pint or a packet of crisps). Should you like a discounted ferry booking, the site can also provide a crossing from Southampton for £65 (that can be requested after you’ve booked). Bring your torches, as there’s no on-site lighting, and remember that the tractors come and go from the farm and there’s a fenced-off lake, so kids must be supervised at all times.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 2
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Really clean and well kept site with good facilities

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jane D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Lovely location, small and pretty, exceptionally clean toilet, good water supply. There is even a fridge and freezer which is handy to have although we didn't use them. The owner was really helpful with booking our ferry tickets, thank you so much for this and for a lovely stay which we extended by two days. We were the only people staying so had the pick of the field, but all sites looked to be good with a slight slope towards the lake in some parts.

Disliked: The only downside is the proximity to a busy road, it was quite noisy all through the night. This wouldn't put me off staying again though.

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Superb, clean, friendly and tidy site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ian L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: A brilliant peaceful site. Great views and being in land close enough to everything on the island. Nice friendly staff....we had a great stay away from the hustle and bustle.

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If you want to pitch 10ft from your neighbour, have lots of…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Simon F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: If you want to pitch 10ft from your neighbour, have lots of screaming children running around. Hundreds of other people and no privacy…then this isn’t for you. This is quiet, peaceful and relaxing.

Disliked: Nothing

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Area , peaceful and nice walks. Thank you…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Area , peaceful and nice walks. Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

liked…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: liked

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Lake on the Farm Camping

Westover Farm

Calbourne

Isle Of Wight

England

PO30 4JW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.67546°N
-1.41753°W

Route directions

The site entrance is signposted Westover Farm, follow the track up the hill, round to the left and take a left when you see silver gate and the lake - the site is on your right next to the lake.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 mi Priestlands Place
8.1 mi Stanford Hill
8.4 mi Bus Shelter
Rail
7.5 mi Lymington Pier Rail Station
7.9 mi Lymington Town Rail Station
10.8 mi Shanklin Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 mi Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal
7.5 mi Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal
7.9 mi West Cowes Floating Bridge
Airport
19.2 mi Southampton Airport
19.5 mi Bournemouth International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Kids might be stuck choosing what to get stuck into first at Tapnell Farm Park (five minutes’ drive). With farm-themed barn play areas, a petting zoo and go-karting, they can afford to be choosy. Of course, what’s a visit to the Isle of Wight without seeing The Needles (20 minutes) for the first, second or umpteenth time? Hike over the clifftops, take the easier ride in the cable car or even race out to sea by boat for a unique viewpoint. Tick Blackgang Chine (20 minutes) off your list, a theme park that’s been up and running since 1843. That can be followed up with one of the oldest working water mills in the UK, based in Calbourne (five minutes). Robin Hill (20 minutes) has a falconry centre with bird of prey flights and 88 acres of trails. If sailing’s your thing, Cowes (20 minutes) hosts an annual regatta too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Compton Bay 2.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Colwell Bay 5.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Totland Bay 5.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Gurnard 7.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Cowes 7.9 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Isle of Wight Pearl 2.6 mi

Carisbrooke Castle 4.6 mi

Fort Victoria Country Park 5 mi

Needles Park - Heritage Attractions Ltd 6.5 mi

The Needles Old Battery & New Battery 7 mi

National Trust

Mottistone Manor Garden 1.8 mi

Brighstone Shop and Museum 2.4 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 2.8 mi

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 7 mi

Bembridge Windmill 14.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

WESTOVER 0.5 mi

Brighstone Forest - Winkle Street - Tennyson Trail 1.3 mi

Ningwood - Newtown River and the Sea 1.9 mi

SWAINSTON 2 mi

NORTHCOURT 3.4 mi

Local events

  • Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Saturday 11 May 2024 – Saturday 11 May 2024)

    Newport, Isle Of Wight 5.8 mi

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 20 June 2024 – Thursday 20 June 2024)

    Newport, Isle Of Wight 6 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, Hampshire 13.4 mi

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Fareham, Hampshire 18.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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